Lamb's Ear

Lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) is an attractive, ornamental ground cover featuring thick leaves that resemble those of a lamb’s ear It thrives in well-drained, sunny areas and is an ideal choice for rock gardens and edging Lamb’s ear is extremely low maintenance and drought-tolerant once it's established It can spread quickly so be sure to leave enough space for it to spread It looks beautiful as a groundcover with lacy foliage and clusters of pink-purple flowers in late summerIt also provides a soft texture which pairs well with other plants in a mixed border It is deer and rabbit resistant and can tolerate some foot traffic making it a great choice for four-season interest in the landscape